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AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

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Star

February 18, 2026

Were you an Anne Geddes baby in the ’90s? The photographer wants to hear from you

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Down in the…

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Business, National, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 18, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Winter mix delivers Ontario freezing rain, blowing Prairie snow and East Coast wallop

Old Man Winter doled out a medley of punishment across…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 18, 2026

Kelly Geraldine Malone

Democrats say they’re escalating investigation into Gordie Howe bridge debacle

WASHINGTON — Democrats are demanding correspondence between a billionaire bridge…

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Sports

February 18, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Arjun Nimmala to get big-league reps with Blue Jays during World Baseball Classic

It took a full season of baseball, but Arjun Nimmala…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 18, 2026

Paola Loriggio

‘It was a betrayal’: Woman tells sex assault trial Frank Stronach tried to rape her

TORONTO — One moment, the woman was standing in Frank…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 18, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Family learned of SIU’s fatal shooting findings through social media: First Nations

Ontario First Nations leaders are expressing “serious concerns” about the…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

February 18, 2026

Liam Casey

Province will not commit to opening date on new subway line in Toronto

TORONTO — The province will not commit to an opening…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

February 18, 2026

Four children injured after school bus crashes into ditch east of London, Ont.

NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ONT. — Four children were taken to hospital…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate, Weather

February 18, 2026

Sammy Hudes

CREA reports January home sales fell as southern Ontario was hit by huge winter storm

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in January…

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